What is the difference between a high-end production guitar and a Custom Shop model?

High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

Why should I avoid drop-shipped high-end electric guitars?

Drop-shipped guitars are dispatched directly from logistics warehouses without unboxing or inspection. Without a bench inspection and 5-point setup by an in-house guitar technician, you risk receiving an unplayable instrument affected by climate shifts during storage and transit.

What does MusicStreet's 5-point setup include?

Every instrument sold through MusicStreet undergoes a comprehensive 5-point bench inspection: truss rod and neck relief calibration, nut slot depth check, bridge radius and intonation alignment, pickup height and electronic circuit testing, and fretboard conditioning.

Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

Yes. MusicStreet operates a showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where players can test premium PRS, Fender, and Gibson models through high-end amplifiers in a dedicated testing environment.

USED - Fender Usa 50Th Anniversary Stratocaster Deluxe 2004

USED - Fender Usa 50Th Anniversary Stratocaster Deluxe 2004

Name: USED - Fender Usa 50Th Anniversary Stratocaster Deluxe 2004
Brand: Fender
SKU: USEDUSASTRAT50THANI
Price: 1250.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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This Fender Stratocaster Deluxe 50th Anniversary 2004 celebrating 50 years of Fender’s start in business in USA. 22 jumbo frets, gold plated hardware, locking tuners, S-1 switching and a gorgeous chunk of alder for the deeply contoured body.

This is without a doubt a guitar loaded with amazing features and balanced with sensible design and three very musical sounding Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups. Fender/Schaller Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning Machines.

This particular piece is as New, in mint condition, with all the original case candy and special edition 50th Anniversary case.

Also supplied with a genuine Hank Marvin Easy-Mute Tremolo arm (original in case)

Specification

9 1/2" fingerboard radius
Modern C-shape neck profile
22 medium jumbo frets
2-colour sunburst finish on alder body
2-point gold plated tremolo bridge assembly
Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups
S-1 switching system (gives extra sonic options)
Special 50th Anniversary neck plate, case & pickguard.

USED - Fender Usa 50Th Anniversary Stratocaster Deluxe 2004

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